Hancock, MA – The next Rail Jam at Jiminy Peak will be held at 7 p.m. this Friday in the western Massachusetts ski and snowboard resort’s Alex’s Park, at the base of the Grand Slam trail. The event is presented by Saranac Root Beer and Potter Brothers Ski and Snowboard, and a number of prizes … Continue reading Ski and Snowboard Rail Jam Friday at Jiminy Peak →

Santa Clara, CA – Global Positioning System (GPS) unit maker Magellan has announced the introduction of Magellan-certified SnowRanger software from Mountain Dynamics for compatible Magellan eXplorist handheld GPS receivers and the Magellan CrossoverGPS. SnowRanger enhances outdoor navigation for customers who explore some of the nation’s top ski and snowboard destinations by delivering digital recreational maps … Continue reading New GPS Software Designed for Use at Ski Resorts →

Burlington, VT -A major winter storm is now moving across the southern plains and taking dead aim on the northeastern U.S. Snowfall totals will be measured in feet across portions of NY state as well as in western and northern New England. This is the 2pm update on Tuesday, February 13, 2007 to … Continue … Continue reading 2pm Tuesday Update and Forecast Discussion →

Whitefish, MT – Kelly McBroom (Banff, AB) led Canada to the top four placings in the Women’s Downhill while Jeffrey Frisch (Mont-Tremblant, QC) and Gareth Sine (Calgary, AB) were first and third in the Men’s Downhill at a Nor-Am Cup alpine skiing competition on Monday at Montana’s Big Mountain ski and snowboard resort. Only Erik … Continue reading Canadians Dominate NorAm Downhill Ski Race at Big Mountain →

North Conway, NH – The Hannes Schneider Meister Cup Race, slated for March 9-10 at Cranmore Mountain Resort in North Conway, will feature several teams of active duty U.S. Army mountain-trained soldiers, and will be attended by a contingent of World War II veterans from the famed 10th Mountain Division ski troops. n

Åre, Sweden – The International Ski Federation (FIS) Council took advantage of the occasion of the 39th FIS Alpine World Ski Championships in Åre to stage its gathering Monday. In addition to reviewing current business affairs, this meeting of the Council – which takes place during either the Alpine or Nordic championships alternately – serves … Continue reading International Ski Federation Gathers in Åre →

Åre, Sweden – Olympic giant slalom champion Julia Mancuso (Olympic Valley, CA) leads the U.S. Ski Team foursome Tuesday night in the first under-the-lights GS at the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships. The first run begins at 11 a.m. ET and the second run is scheduled to get underway at 2 p.m. ET.nJoining Mancuso – … Continue reading Mancuso Set for Women’s Night GS at Ski Worlds →